Travel & Route Directory – Scenic Routes, Historic Journeys, and Travel Guides
Explore a growing directory of historic landmarks, battlefields, scenic routes, parks, museums, river towns, and unique destinations throughout the Midwest.
The Old Folks Adventures Travel & Route Directory continues to grow with historical places, markers, and destinations that Michael uses to plan our trips and research local history.
Our directory highlights places we've visited along with destinations still on our travel list, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Many listings include links to our travel articles, videos, and historical features, helping you discover the stories behind the places you visit.
Historic Fort D
920 Fort St, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
Explore a surviving Union Civil War earthwork and learn how Fort D helped defend Cape Girardeau during the Battle of Cape Girardeau in 1863.
Harmonie State Park
Listed in State Parks, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
A peaceful Wabash River park near historic New Harmony, with wooded trails, open fields, camping, and opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Giant City State Park
Listed in State park
235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Giant City State Park near Makanda features wooded trails, dramatic sandstone formations, and the famous Giant City Streets. A historic lodge, cabins, camping, and outdoor recreation make it a rewarding stop in southern Illinois.
Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47725
Discover Evansville’s World War II story through military artifacts, local memories, and exhibits on the region’s remarkable wartime manufacturing effort.
Daniel S. Major House
Listed in Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway
22-18 Wolf Run Rd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Built between 1857 and 1860, the Daniel S. Major House is a National Register-listed Italianate residence in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, noted for its brick construction, polygonal bay windows, low hipped roof, and two-story service wing.
Columbus-Belmont State Park
350 Park Rd, Columbus, Kentucky 42032
Overlooking the Mississippi River, Columbus-Belmont State Park preserves the site of the 1861 Battle of Belmont, with Civil War earthworks, a museum, historic artifacts, and wide river views.
Columbine Bed & Breakfast
1707 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208, Louisville, Kentucky 40208
Elegant quarters in a stately Greek Revival B&B with a welcoming porch and garden.
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
414 Colonels Way, Henryville, Indiana 47126
A roadside Indiana historical marker in Henryville honoring Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born nearby and later built the Kentucky Fried Chicken legacy.
Cliff View Park
Listed in Park
Main St, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Cliff View Park in Alto Pass is a quiet scenic stop with views across the Shawnee Hills and surrounding countryside. It makes a worthwhile pause while exploring southern Illinois backroads and nearby natural areas.
Posey County Courthouse Square
300 Main Street Mt. Vernon, IN 47620, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
See Mount Vernon’s historic Posey County Courthouse, a red-brick 1874–76 landmark blending Italianate and Second Empire details.
Historic Fort D
Harmonie State Park
Giant City State Park
Evansville Wartime Museum
Daniel S. Major House
Columbus-Belmont State Park
Columbine Bed & Breakfast
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Cliff View Park
Posey County Courthouse Square
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